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Physics Schools in Mississippi

18 students earned Physics degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Physics is the 51st most popular major out of a total 162 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Mississippi

Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a physics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physics majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 16.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 77.8%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Mississippi

There are 9,270 people in the state and 1,143,180 people in the nation working in physics jobs.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a physics grad in the state is $84,430, compared to a typical salary of $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Mississippi that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,538 after earning their degree at this institution. 85% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

A typical student attending Southern Miss will pay a net price of $14,032. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average.

Physics Careers in MS

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $79,140
High School Teachers 8% $46,130
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $98,890

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physics.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Geological & Earth Sciences 109
Chemistry 35

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